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by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Funds maintenance Issue
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Here are your contact details:
sushdmehta wrote:BHC India website

regards
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applicatation form pls for Tier-1
Replies: 7
Views: 1263

by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: why Tier 1 General is so expensive ??
Replies: 11
Views: 2158

It is because uk government thinks that as you are very highly skilled individual, you will earn too much in uk and hence they want to share a chunk of that..

Just kidding... :wink:
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 visa application form (from within UK)
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

Look on right hand side of this webpage:
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... ationform/
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1(General)|UK Degree and Currency Conversion-Help Req
Replies: 4
Views: 837

Now my question is, would it be sufficient if I mention that I have attached the degree certifcate in the qualifications section, while writing the covering letter for english requirement and UK experience? Please clarify Yes. 2) Secondly I wanted to confirm on the currency conversion during the pr...
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: To change visa status from HSMP dependant to Tier 1 main
Replies: 6
Views: 1018

Hi I have one more clarification. I am going to start my first job in UK on 21st July 2008. I will be working here for two months and will be taking a break at the end of september to go back to India and apply for Tier 1. In that case can I claim points agains UK experience with the job I am going...
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Are visitors allowed to work in UK?
Replies: 1
Views: 804

No
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC rejected under 320 7(A)..please help
Replies: 28
Views: 6509

Vinkar,

Any updates from the Admin review?
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Funds maintenance Issue
Replies: 13
Views: 1968

Re: Related issue on previous earnings

Thanks. I have sent the queries to visqry and vfsuk.north@vfs-uk-in.com. Dont rely on any replies from VFS, they are useless and incompetent (personal experience). Only rely on replies from BHC. With the above I still can get sufficient points but it looks complex. So to make it look simple, can I ...
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: WP --> Tier1 (What happens to dependants in UK)
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Hi, Can I apply Tier1 visa just for myself and my wife. (excluding my kid)? Thanks, In my opinion, your child's WP dependent visa will be invalid and he will be technically "overstaying" in the UK. (Please note that I am not sure about this, please check with UKBA by emailing them for a d...
by CoolestGuyC
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC rejected
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

Which country did your wife apply EC from?
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying Tier1 visa for wife + kid along with main applicant
Replies: 18
Views: 2931

Your not being in India before coming to uk would have no effect on the maintenance clause. Surprisingly I could not find any maintenance clause for in-country applicants which would say like this You have to show GBP 2800 for main applicant if you are in UK for less than 12 months. You have to show...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University Letter To Support English Medium
Replies: 12
Views: 5453

I am in the same situation - My degree course is on the BIA points calculator, will my degree certificate be sufficient in this case.
yes
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University Letter To Support English Medium
Replies: 12
Views: 5453

Thanks for clarifying....also can you please answer my previous query regarding english medium qualification?? I already did! As suggested by CoolestGuyC, i checked my qualification on BIA point calculator, but am little confused as which category to choose as i've done B.Tech(I.T/4year) from Sikki...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Will any employer show any interest if I were to look for jo
Replies: 15
Views: 3947

Would this job not show on your tax documents? I mean you would need to submit your P45 to next employer, so may be no way to escape from showing this employment. And in general, I agree what you are describing, somehow uk companies are dull and boring in terms of office life, no interaction, no tal...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How many Bank Statements are needed for Tier1 visa
Replies: 4
Views: 1009

If you are showing same bank accounts for maintenance and previous earnings then it should be 12 months. (In India it should be 15 months) If you are showing separate account statements for previous earnings and maintenance funds then: 1. For Previous Earnings: statements covering earning period 2. ...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2 weeks left freinds Pls help 1 small query
Replies: 2
Views: 628

If you are submitting last 13 months' statement then (elementary mathematics suggests) it should be dated be 19-25 June 2007 to 19-25 July 2008. If you want to submit last 15 months' statement then the dates should be 19-25 April 2007 to 19-25 July 2008. If you cant submit last 15 months' statements...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying Tier1 visa for wife + kid along with main applicant
Replies: 18
Views: 2931

Since you are in uk for less than 12 months, you have to show 800 GBP for yourself and 1600 GBP for each dependent over last 3 months.
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University Letter To Support English Medium
Replies: 12
Views: 5453

but if am not wrong HSMP falls in Tier 1 Category, right "COOLESTGUYC"?? No, it does not. HSMP is not same as Tier 1, there are certain substantial differences. If you have applied for HSMP Approval letter prior to June 30, 2008 then above guidance would be valid. If you are going to appl...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Passport Expires in May09 & applying Tier1 visa in Aug08
Replies: 3
Views: 801

It won't be an issue. regards Is it? I had the idea that you needed a Passport valid atleast for six months. Or is the above thing valid for applying from India only? I found this on VFS website for India provide a passport (or other travel documents where specified by UKVisas) - for all applicants...
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: worked in 3 different countries in last 12 months
Replies: 2
Views: 674

Yes, your understanding is correct. Just a minor note, you can use 5.3 instead of 5.299 :)
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: will it be a problem?
Replies: 1
Views: 514

Not a problem in any way. Don't forget to change your earnings in appropriate way. For more details please see Tier 1 guidance notes.
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP to Tier 1 Outside UK
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

You can sure do that, after all they are getting hefty fees each time you apply and don't go :)
by CoolestGuyC
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do class matter for Tier1 visa - pls suggest freinds
Replies: 3
Views: 699

1. Not an issue.
2. You can check yourself in BIA points calculator : http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator
by CoolestGuyC
Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Seraching Mainframe Jobs (Designer or Developer)
Replies: 10
Views: 2852

That's the spirit!! But caution and planning are also good virtues. No job? Are you kidding? Did it happen ever on earth? Still come? no one should take risk of loosing current job without any offer. India is not bad to making living in IT. I didn't have any problem during 2001-02 recession, then wh...